CUMBERLAND — Mike Timmons’ life with the Cumberland Fair began six decades ago when, as a boy of 12, he threw himself into a pen to wrestle a greased pig. In an interview at the fairgrounds last week, while a mostly volunteer squad prepared the 179 Blanchard Road property for the 147th annual county fair, […]
September 2018
Posted inFood
‘World’s largest’ Maine Italian to be made in Monument Square Thursday
The giant sandwich is a promotion for Harvest on the Harbor, a food festival that will be held Oct. 16-21
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Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, Schools and Education
UMaine System considers partnership in possible health care analytics institute
The proposal by tech investor David Roux would create a center for the prevention, diagnosis, cure and management of health in Portland.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. should tax the rich more, says billionaire whose father created National Debt Clock
Without more revenue or less spending, the government is nearing a first in modern history – totaling more ‘outside’ debt to the public than all U.S. households owe to creditors.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Candidates in Portland’s House District 42 have opposing views of government
PORTLAND — The race in House District 42 is the same as 2016, when incumbent Democratic Rep. Ben Collings defeated Republican challenger Susan Abercrombie. The candidates are also holding to their same views about the role of state government. “I honestly think the government should be creating a level playing field, giving everyone an opportunity to […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Sports, Lakes Region Weekly
Field Hockey: Gorham holds Windham silent
GORHAM—Haley Lowell batted home two of the Rams’ four goals in a shutout victory of visiting Windham on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 13. Gorham dominated much the attack – especially in the uphill minutes – and Lowell notched a goal in each half en route to the W. “I knew they had beaten Massabesic, and they’d […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Free dental clinic for military veterans to visit Portland
PORTLAND — A mobile dental office will be making a stop in Portland Thursday, Sept. 20, to provide free dental care for military veterans from 9 a.m-3 p.m. The Aspen Dental MouthMobile will be parked at 295 Forest Ave., across from the entrance to Hannaford Bros. The MouthMobile is a dental office on wheels where veterans can […]
Posted inJournal Tribune
Kennebunk teacher acquitted of sex charges with student speaks out
KENNEBUNK — When a jury acquitted Jill Lamontagne in July of sex-related charges involving a 17-year-old student at Kennebunk High School, the former teacher said she felt elated and relieved. “It was a super high,” she said. Since then, Lamontagne has been working in a diner, spending time with her family, taking calls from the […]
Posted inJournal Tribune
Motorist injured in Sept. 12 crash in Lyman has died
LYMAN — A Portland driver who was critically injured in a single-vehicle crash on Route 111 in Lyman last week has died. Maine Public Safety spokesman Steve McCausland said Douglas Petersen, 55, lost control of his car near the intersection of Route 111 and Old Sawmill Road at about 5:30 a.m. Sep. 12. On Monday, […]
Posted inBusiness, Food
Rosemont Market plans a new store on U.S. Route 1 in Falmouth
The market’s seventh store will have a deli, butchery, and seafood counter